These 20 Amazing Photos Will Make You Want to Visit Bulgaria

These 20 Beautiful Pictures Will Make You Visit Bulgaria

As part of your European trip, this amazing country named Bulgaria should definitely be on your list! Here at Alux.com we’re always looking for a combination of luxury and fine living, and traveling done right enriches your soul like nothing else! This time, a highly underrated country is on our radar!

This beautiful country has plenty to offer and we’re sure you will have a memorable experience while exploring what this diverse place has to offer!

Located in the Southeastern Europe, Bulgaria is a country many of us want to visit. Good thing we gathered these 20 pictures that will make you visit Bulgaria.

Bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and the Black Sea to the east, Bulgaria is Europe’s sixteenth largest country.

With the most commercial and cultural activities centered on the capital, and largest city, Sofia, Bulgaria is surely a country you must visit in your lifetime.

Added bonus, most of the young population speaks English really so you’ll probably do just fine in this gorgeous place!

We liked the country so much we even made a video on 15 things you didn’t know about Bulgaria:

You don’t have to take our word for it, these 20 amazing photos will definitely make you want to visit Bulgaria!

If you decide to visit, you’ll have plenty of things to see, from Prohodna Cave, also known as “The Eyes of God”, the 7 Rila Lakes, to the Belogradchik Rocks, and some beautiful places located right in the heart of Sofia, Bulgaria will make you feel like you are home.

The Eyes of God – Photo by Nikolay Staykov

If you don’t visit you’re missing out on views like this

7 Rila Lakes Photo by bulgarian-woman.com

And landscapes that feel like they’ve been taken out of the Avatar movie!

Belogradchik Rocks – Photo by bulgarian-woman.com

Its folk music is supposedly by far the most expensive traditional art. As you can see, Bulgaria has a lot to offer, and it would be a shame if you don’t visit.

The Sunsets are of epic proportions over Stonehenge-like landscapes!

Pobiti Kamani photographed by Magdalena Ruseva

The churches are literally art pieces!

Rila Monastery

Most of the hotels look like this and offer gorgeous views!

Grifid Hotel Vistamar

But maybe these pictures can help you decide, or change your mind. Doesn’t matter how it is, I’m sure that by the end of this article you’ll want to book your next vacation there.

The country has several amazing castles scattered across its territory that have a slightly different look than anything you have seen so far!

Ravadinovo Castle

In many parts you can witness a perfectly preserved life that has the sort of beauty that will always take your breath away!

“Bringing home the fire”

BRINGING HOME THE FIRE by Simon Damant

Even during cold winters the city of Plovdiv is warm and cozy!

Plovdiv

In your travels you can get a glimpse of the old soul of this beautiful country!

Tsarevets fortress in Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria in fog. Photography by the awesome team at hostelrocket.com

If you’re brave enough you can travel across the Devil’s Bridge

Autumn view with The Devil’s Bridge, Bulgaria by photographer Jasmine_K

Oh, and let’s not forget about Bulgaria’s cuisine. Hmm, it looks delicious and depending where you are having it, with a view or not, the food will surely make you happier.

This beach isn’t called “Golden Sands” for nothing..

Places like the old town of Nessebar offer that narrow street experience and vibe you rarely get these days in bigger cities!

Old town of Nessebar

Taking it all in, you wouldn’t expect Bulgaria to look like this!

Veliko Tarnovo

Bulgaria from above looks like a green heaven!

Shipka, Bulgaria – Photography by Shipka Museum

Similar to those of other Balkan countries, Bulgarian cuisine demonstrates a strong Turkish and Greek influence so besides beautiful views you can expect delicious food.

Oriental dishes such as moussaka, gyuvech, and baklava are also present. Meat consumption is lower than the European average, given a notable preference for a large variety of salads.

For the Aluxers planning a trip to Bulgaria, you can rest assured they have several luxury villas and resorts that will make for an comfortable and memorable holiday!

Villa Gella offers an authentic but luxurious experience in the wilderness of the Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria

There’s just something about Bulgaria’s lakes we can’t seem to get enough of!

Crystal Lake in National Park of Rila Mountains

Although the beautiful landscapes are breathtaking, what will stick with you are the stories told by locals. That’s how you get to know what Bulgaria is all about:

Bulgarian local sharpening a blade for field work Photographed by Simon Damant

Some of the locals will even share with you the legends that have been passed on from the elders:

A storm is brewing by Simon Damant

At the end of the day it’s the raw wilderness that draws you in, captures you with its culture, keeps you attached with delicious food and old stories and embeds itself into your heart with the authenticity, sincerity and general welcoming of the people of Bulgaria!

Exploring the Raw side of Bulgaria Photographed by Andrey Andreev

If you haven’t already make sure you add this gorgeous country to your travel list! We recommend you explore the country and not visit it as a tourist! Discover it with the aid of locals and you will definitely come back for it is filled with gems that have yet to be discovered by the general instagramer.

Remember to be a traveler not a tourist next time you’re in Bulgaria!

Eastern Europe has also been mentioned in our Hottest Nationalities in the World video: